How Many Syllables In Briskly?
2syllables
Briskly has 2 syllables, brisk-ly. It is a disyllabic word.
briskly
/ˈbrɪsk.li/ UK /ˈbrɪsk.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, brisk.
Syllable Structure
CCVCC/CV
Division By Sound
/brɪsk.li/
Division By Letters
brisk-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Briskly
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | br | ɪ | sk | CCVCC | closed |
| 2 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Briskly Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /sk/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in briskly?
Briskly has 2 syllables, brisk-ly. In British English it is transcribed /ˈbrɪsk.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in briskly?
The first syllable, brisk, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of briskly?
Briskly has the structure CCVCC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide briskly into syllables?
By sound, brɪsk.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, brisk-ly.